An Automate VX system typically comprises cameras and microphones. Refer to the following sections for information on certified compatible cameras and microphones: Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms

Meetings in large and high-profile spaces become more productive and engaging when every participant—remote or in-person—can interact naturally. Crestron Automate VX delivers an intelligent video experience using advanced speaker tracking, Visual AI-assisted framing, and multiple high-quality optical zoom cameras. This automated, multi-camera solution ensures the active speaker is always in view, eliminating distractions and allowing participants to focus on the conversation—not the technology. Ideal for hybrid meetings in executive boardrooms, auditoriums, and large collaboration spaces, Automate VX brings professional-grade video clarity and effortless engagement to every meeting.

The Crestron 1 Beyond Automate VX Series camera switching systems bring a full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and classrooms. Crestron 1 Beyond cameras automatically switch based on the location of the active speaking participant. Visual AI enhanced camera switching intelligently frames camera shots with the participants centered.

Crestron offers multiple cameras that fit the needs of a room in tandem with an Automate VX system. The following Crestron cameras are compatible with Automate VX.

Crestron 1 Beyond Cameras

The following Crestron 1 Beyond cameras are compatible with Automate VX. Refer to the following sections for information on individual camera models. For more information on configuring Crestron 1 Beyond cameras, refer to the Crestron 1 Beyond Camera Product Manual.

IV-CAM-P12 Series

The IV-CAM-P12-B and IV-CAM-P12-W (hereafter referred to as "p12") are high quality PTZ cameras that output up to 1080p60 resolution video. These cameras are ideal for meetings in medium to large spaces where one camera needs to capture several areas of the room.

IV-CAM-P20 Series

The IV-CAM-P20-B and IV-CAM-P20-W (hereafter referred to as "p20") are high quality PTZ cameras that output up to 1080p60 resolution video. These cameras are ideal for meetings in large to extra large spaces where one camera needs to capture several areas of the room.

IV-CAM-I12-B

The IV-CAM-I12-B (hereafter referred to as "i12") is a high quality intelligent PTZ camera that uses visual AI to automatically track or frame meeting participants. The IV‑CAM‑I12‑B is ideal for group framing meeting participants in medium to large conference rooms, and presenter tracking in medium sized training rooms and classrooms.

IV-CAM-I20 Series

The IV-CAM-I20-B and IV-CAM-I20-W (hereafter referred to as "i20") are high quality intelligent PTZ cameras that use visual AI to automatically track or frame a presenter. These cameras are ideal for presenter tracking in large to extra large sized training rooms and classrooms, and group tracking meeting participants in large to extra large conference rooms.

Automate VX relies on audio data from microphones to switch the camera shot to an active speaking participant. Automate VX is compatible with intelligent array microphones, standard microphones with their audio routed through a DSP, and discussion systems.

Each of the different microphone device systems available with Automate VX behave differently, so select the appropriate system for the room. For more information on implementing different microphone systems, refer to Microphone Implementation.

Compatible Microphones

The following sections detail the microphone systems that are compatible with Automate VX.

Other Microphones

Gooseneck microphones, tabletop microphones, button microphones, and other wired microphones that do not provide positional data when detecting audio are compatible with Automate VX. Wireless microphones such as lavalier microphones are compatible with Automate VX as well. Wired and wireless microphones require a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) to operate with Automate VX.

NOTE: Pendant microphones are not compatible with Automate VX.

When using wired or wireless microphones without positional data in a Crestron Automate VX system, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is required. The DSP manages audio routing by gating microphones—activating them when speech is detected and deactivating them when silent. These gated audio signals are then used by Automate VX to determine which camera presets or speaker views should be triggered. This setup enables accurate camera switching and intelligent video control without the need for specialized microphones with built-in tracking.

The following DSPs are compatible with Automate VX:

Note: The channel limits listed for each DSP are the maximum audio channels that Automate VX can use with the DSP. For more information about DSPs and configuring them to communicate with Automate VX, refer to DSP Configuration.

• Shure Intellimix™ Room Software

  • 8 or 16 channel limit depending on the software license used

• Shure P300

  • 8 channel limit

• Biamp TesiraFORTÉ™

  • 32 channel limit

• Biamp Tesira™ SERVER

  • 32 channel limit

• QSC Q-SYS™ Core nano

  • Unlimited channels